Light bedside reading….

Though I have never understood the ”Horror” genre in books or film, I can’t seem to stop myself from reading books such as The Body Toxic.

If you haven’t already tossed that non-stick cookware,  stopped using plastic storage or given up canned food and drink – read this, and you will.  Cold turkey. 

From the reviews (I have only just ordered it today), it seems the perfect gift for eye rolling family who think you are indulging a “phase” as “we are perfectly fine”…(something no one can know without body burden testing. And unlikely looking at cancer rates…).

“From Publishers Weekly

This is a chilling look at the questionable safety of nearly everything we store food in, drink from, wear, walk on, rest on and drive. Chemicals used to make everything from water-repellant jackets and flame retardants to unbreakable plastics used for food storage are building up in our bodies and the environment with possible far-reaching consequences, says journalist Baker. She focuses on endocrine disruptors that alter hormone levels, even in fetuses. Individual chapters consider the weed killer atrazine; phthalates found in many cosmetics; and perfluorooctanoic acid, used in nonstick and stain-repellant coatings. Lab studies have linked these chemicals to cancer, diabetes, obesity and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, among other problems. Baker blasts both Democrats and Republicans in Congress for the toothless Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which leaves testing and reporting results to the manufacturer. But the companies rely on skilled public relations firms to attack scientists who raise safety concerns. The current pro-business administration also takes some licks from Baker. Although she offers suggestions for reducing exposure to these chemicals, No place—and no one—is immune. (Aug. 12)
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Honestly.  Wouldn’t  you rather just find out now so that you aren’t ever in a Doctor’s office, years from today, shaking your head and muttering, “but, I didn’t realize…”.

It’s so much easier to change your life than you think.  A few better purchasing decisions – and voila!  You’ll be on your way.

For the baby.